{
  "id": 15097235,
  "title": "Arteta praises 'incredible will' of struggling Gyokeres",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/arteta-praises-incredible-will-of-struggling-gyokeres",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T02:24:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1557293/arteta-praises-incredible-will-struggling-gyokeres"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta commended Viktor Gyokeres for his remarkable resilience and determination on Friday, as the striker aims to score his first goal of the season for the Premier League champions. The 28-year-old forward has been an unused player for most of the current campaign and has yet to find the back of the net despite his prolific form for Sweden. Manager Arteta had opted to field Germany international Kai Havertz in attack, leaving Gyokeres on the bench. Arteta was questioned about Gyokeres' confidence during a press conference ahead of Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest. He stated that Gyokeres exhibits an \"incredible will and determination\" and works hard to improve, regardless of scoring or not. The manager added that Gyokeres has been unfortunate not to have netted this season and that the team is doing its best to assist him. Arteta mentioned that Gyokeres has had several near-misses, with the ball seemingly destined for his feet. Midfielder Martin Zubimendi might be available to play against Nottingham Forest, but defender Piero Hincapie is likely to miss the match due to a lingering ankle injury.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Friday praised struggling Viktor Gyokeres for his “incredible will and determination” as the striker hunts his first goal of the season for the Premier League champions.",
  "key_points": [
    "Manager Arteta praises Viktor Gyokeres' incredible will and determination.",
    "28-year-old forward Gyokeres aims to score his first goal of the season."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Arteta's public endorsement of the striker's work ethic serves to maintain squad morale while the forward struggles to displace the preferred starting option in the championship attack.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}